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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.30, 6,012.42 and 2,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.30, 6,012.42 and 2,253.30 is: 3,379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.30 : 6,012.42 = 2,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.30/6,012.42 = 2,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.30x = 6,012.42 × 2,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.30x = 13,547,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,547,785.99/4,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.93

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